Senator Proposes Eliminating Virginia’s Grocery Tax

Senator proposes eliminating Virginia's grocery tax

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Could Virginia’s grocery tax soon be going out of stock? State Senator David Suetterlein (R-Roanoke) sure hopes so. "Virginia is one of the few states in the entire country that continues to tax groceries," Suetterlein told 8News. Suetterlein has introduced a bill ahead of the 2026 General Assembly Session to eliminate the [...]

Senator proposes eliminating Virginia’s grocery tax

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Could Virginia’s grocery tax soon be going out of stock? State Senator David Suetterlein (R-Roanoke) sure hopes so.  "Virginia is one of the few states in the entire country that continues to tax groceries," Suetterlein told 8News.  Suetterlein has introduced a bill ahead of the 2026 General Assembly Session to eliminate the current 1% local tax Virginians currently pay on foods and home items such as, groceries and perso…